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BC’s summer camps offer kids and teens an engaging personal growth personal experience that is fundamentally different from school. That’s right, emphasis on fun. Below, find camps from across the province, from Vancouver to Victoria to Kelowna and Kamloops, and many remote locations in between. Dive right into the list of camps below or look further down to learn more about camps closer to home, with advice for parents. Read more

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featured Sports Camps Canada Vancouver Sport (multi) Day camp Our coed summer sports camps are geared toward kids ages 4-18 of all abilities and skill levels. From beginner to elite, there is a camp option for everyone. Improve Your Skills & Have SERIOUS FUN at Sports Camps Canada! Read more... Ages 4 to 14 Coed from $235/week View profile	Day camp Coed	235	4-14	0	Vancouver, British Columbia	Sport (multi)Sports Camps CanadaOur coed summer sports camps are geared toward kids ages 4-18 of all abilities and skill levels. From beginner to elite, there is a camp option for everyone. Improve Your Skills & Have SERIOUS FUN at Sports Camps Canada! Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp Coed
featured STEM Camp Vancouver; Victoria Science (multi) Day camp STEM Camp is a weekly summer day camp at more than 50 locations across Canada where youth aged 5-13 engage in fun and amazing activities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. 519-475-6600. stemcamp.ca Read more... Ages 5 to 13 Coed from $215/week View profile	Day camp Coed	215	5-13	1	Vancouver, British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia	Science (multi)STEM CampSTEM Camp is a weekly summer day camp at more than 50 locations across Canada where youth aged 5-13 engage in fun and amazing activities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. 519-475-6600. stemcamp.ca Vancouver, British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia Day camp Coed
featured Digital Media Academy Vancouver Computer (multi) Day camp, Overnight camp Digital Media Academy offers the most impactful STEAM learning experiences available anywhere. Learn from art and technology professionals using industry-level software. Overnight and multi-week options are available. Read more... Ages 9 to 18 Coed from $1,390/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp Coed	1390	9-18	2	Vancouver, British Columbia	Computer (multi)Digital Media AcademyDigital Media Academy offers the most impactful STEAM learning experiences available anywhere. Learn from art and technology professionals using industry-level software. Overnight and multi-week options are available. Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
featured Pedalheads Bike, Swim and Sport British Columbia (38) Sport: Cycling Day camp, Program Pedalheads offers bike, swim, and sport programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction. Read more... Ages 2 to 12 Coed from $112/week View profile	Day camp, Program Coed	112	2-12	3	Vancouver, Victoria, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, West Vancouver	Sport: CyclingPedalheads Bike, Swim and SportPedalheads offers bike, swim, and sport programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction. Vancouver, Victoria, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, West Vancouver Day camp, Program Coed
featured InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific Thetis Island; Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more. Read more... Ages 7 to 18 Coed, Girls from $285/week View profile	Overnight camp Coed, Girls	285	7-18	4	Thetis Island, British Columbia, Vancouver, BC	Traditional (multi activity) InterVarsity Pioneer Camp PacificOne of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more. Thetis Island, British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Overnight camp Coed, Girls
featured Camp Ecolart Vancouver; West Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp A premium summer and winter camp for boys and girls 4 to 17 years old offering more than 15 different programs in their summer overnight and day camp, and a skiing/snowboarding program in the March break camp. Read more... Ages 4 to 17 Coed from $240/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp Coed	240	4-17	5	Vancouver, British Columbia, West Vancouver, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Camp EcolartA premium summer and winter camp for boys and girls 4 to 17 years old offering more than 15 different programs in their summer overnight and day camp, and a skiing/snowboarding program in the March break camp. Vancouver, British Columbia, West Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
Outward Bound Canada Vancouver Island Adventure (multi) Overnight camp Outward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment. Read more... Ages 12 to 99 Coed, Girls, Boys from $779/week View profile	Overnight camp Coed, Girls, Boys	779	12-99	6	Vancouver Island, British Columbia	Adventure (multi)Outward Bound CanadaOutward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment. Vancouver Island, British Columbia Overnight camp Coed, Girls, Boys
YMCA of Greater Vancouver Vancouver; Gibsons Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp There’s something about camp that brings out the best in us. Whether it’s sailing, hiking or uncovering leadership potential, YMCA's spring and summer camps provide children ages 5-17 with a memorable experience. Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $139/session View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Coed	139	5-17	7	Vancouver, British Columbia, Gibsons, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) YMCA of Greater VancouverThere’s something about camp that brings out the best in us. Whether it’s sailing, hiking or uncovering leadership potential, YMCA's spring and summer camps provide children ages 5-17 with a memorable experience. Vancouver, British Columbia, Gibsons, British Columbia Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
Timberline Ranch Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp Known for its delicious, home-style food, friendly staff, beautiful, convenient location, and exceptional programs, Timberline is open all year for camps, retreats, youth groups, banquets, and conferences. Read more... Ages 7 to 18 Coed, Girls from $299/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp Coed, Girls	299	7-18	8	Vancouver, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Timberline RanchKnown for its delicious, home-style food, friendly staff, beautiful, convenient location, and exceptional programs, Timberline is open all year for camps, retreats, youth groups, banquets, and conferences. Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Overnight camp Coed, Girls
Academic Camp Canada Mill Bay Education (multi) Day camp, Overnight camp Exciting academic summer camps for 12-17 year olds in British Columbia, New Brunswick & Ottawa. BCCA accredited. Combination of inspiring academic learning, activities & trips. Computer Science & Medical Studies camps Read more... Ages 11 to 17 Coed from $250/program View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp Coed	250	11-17	9	Mill Bay, British Columbia	Education (multi)Academic Camp CanadaExciting academic summer camps for 12-17 year olds in British Columbia, New Brunswick & Ottawa. BCCA accredited. Combination of inspiring academic learning, activities & trips. Computer Science & Medical Studies camps Mill Bay, British Columbia Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
UME Academy Vancouver Computer (multi) Day camp, Program Learn technology, critical thinking and the design process through game-making. For children who are ready to be creators and teens who are thinking about careers in technology, game design engages and educates. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $495/session View profile	Day camp, Program Coed	495	6-17	10	Vancouver, British Columbia	Computer (multi)UME AcademyLearn technology, critical thinking and the design process through game-making. For children who are ready to be creators and teens who are thinking about careers in technology, game design engages and educates. Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Program Coed
Venture Academy Summer Program for Troubled Teens Kelowna Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp Supportive & therapeutic environment for struggling students. Assessment, educational support, life skills and outdoor activities. Earn school credit, acquire skills & stay safe! Read more... Ages 11 to 18 Girls, Boys from $1/month View profile	Overnight camp Girls, Boys	1	11-18	11	Kelowna, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Venture Academy Summer Program for Troubled TeensSupportive & therapeutic environment for struggling students. Assessment, educational support, life skills and outdoor activities. Earn school credit, acquire skills & stay safe! Kelowna, British Columbia Overnight camp Girls, Boys
Learn & Experience Shawnigan Lake Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp L&E World Camps inspires & nurtures young people with their award winning multi-activity programs in Canada and Europe. The camps can be combined with L&E Teen Travel trips to create a summer experience of a lifetime. Read more... Ages 8 to 16 Coed from $750/week View profile	Overnight camp Coed	750	8-16	12	Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Learn & ExperienceL&E World Camps inspires & nurtures young people with their award winning multi-activity programs in Canada and Europe. The camps can be combined with L&E Teen Travel trips to create a summer experience of a lifetime. Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Overnight camp Coed
Brentwood College School Summer Camps Mill Bay Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, Brentwood College School offers focused camps for Soccer, Academics, Rowing, Rock Band, Debate, and Musical Theatre for kids aged 7 to 17. Read more... Ages 7 to 17 Coed from $200/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp Coed	200	7-17	13	Mill Bay, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Brentwood College School Summer CampsLocated on beautiful Vancouver Island, Brentwood College School offers focused camps for Soccer, Academics, Rowing, Rock Band, Debate, and Musical Theatre for kids aged 7 to 17. Mill Bay, British Columbia Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
Camp Qwanoes Vancouver Island Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family camp Camp Qwanoes is a youth-focused, high adventure Christian residential camp that exists to love kids to life like no other. Summer camps for ages 8-18 and leadership programs starting at age 15. Over 75 activities. Read more... Ages 8 to 18 Coed from $545/week View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp Coed	545	8-18	14	Vancouver Island, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Camp QwanoesCamp Qwanoes is a youth-focused, high adventure Christian residential camp that exists to love kids to life like no other. Summer camps for ages 8-18 and leadership programs starting at age 15. Over 75 activities. Vancouver Island, British Columbia Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
Kids & Company Langley Traditional (multi activity) Day camp A traditional day camp with daily adventures both on-site and off. Create important friendships, exercise both body & mind and explore the community around you! Check out our calendars to see what we've got planned! Read more... Ages 6 to 12 Coed from $60/day View profile	Day camp Coed	60	6-12	15	Langley, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Kids & CompanyA traditional day camp with daily adventures both on-site and off. Create important friendships, exercise both body & mind and explore the community around you! Check out our calendars to see what we've got planned! Langley, British Columbia Day camp Coed
Goh Ballet Bayview Vancouver Dance (multi) Program Premier dance academy with over 40 years' experience in nurturing the development of talented dancers. Programs are structured with a well-rounded curriculum featuring classical ballet, jazz, contemporary and more. Read more... Ages 3 to 20 Coed from $50/week View profile	Program Coed	50	3-20	16	Vancouver, British Columbia	Dance (multi)Goh Ballet BayviewPremier dance academy with over 40 years' experience in nurturing the development of talented dancers. Programs are structured with a well-rounded curriculum featuring classical ballet, jazz, contemporary and more. Vancouver, British Columbia Program Coed
Knight Camp Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Program Welcome to the only authentic knight school for youth (ages 8 – 14) in Canada, where knightly skills are taught in a safe and engaging environment by Academie Duello’s trained instructors. Read more... Ages 8 to 14 Coed from $425/week View profile	Day camp, Program Coed	425	8-14	17	Vancouver, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Knight CampWelcome to the only authentic knight school for youth (ages 8 – 14) in Canada, where knightly skills are taught in a safe and engaging environment by Academie Duello’s trained instructors. Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Program Coed
Camp Artaban Gambier Island Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family camp Fun and adventure await you! Swim, boat, beach comb, and wharf jump on the water. Create, sing, laugh, and explore with friends new and old. Artaban carries great lifelong memories and friends that stay with you forever. Read more... Ages 1 to 100 Coed from $150/session View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp Coed	150	1-100	18	Gambier Island, BC, Gambier Island, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Camp ArtabanFun and adventure await you! Swim, boat, beach comb, and wharf jump on the water. Create, sing, laugh, and explore with friends new and old. Artaban carries great lifelong memories and friends that stay with you forever. Gambier Island, BC, Gambier Island, British Columbia Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
False Creek Racing Canoe Club Vancouver Sport (multi) Day camp, Program A multi-disciplinary paddling club offering recreational and competitive camps and after-school programs for kids of all ages and abilities all year round! Read more... Ages 7 to 18 Coed from $200/program View profile	Day camp, Program Coed	200	7-18	19	Vancouver, British Columbia	Sport (multi)False Creek Racing Canoe ClubA multi-disciplinary paddling club offering recreational and competitive camps and after-school programs for kids of all ages and abilities all year round! Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Program Coed
Learning Disabilities Society Vancouver; North Vancouver Education (multi) Day camp, Program, Family camp Customized and creative week-long camps that help students (grades 3-5) with learning disabilities develop new skills through fun, hands-on camp programs with a high instructor and camp counsellor to camper ratio. Read more... Ages 8 to 12 Coed from $495/week View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed	495	8-12	20	Vancouver, British Columbia, North Vancouver, British Columbia	Education (multi)Learning Disabilities SocietyCustomized and creative week-long camps that help students (grades 3-5) with learning disabilities develop new skills through fun, hands-on camp programs with a high instructor and camp counsellor to camper ratio. Vancouver, British Columbia, North Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
The-Cutting Room Vancouver Art : Fashion design / Sewing Day camp, Program During this week-long camp, campers learn techniques in design, draping, sewing, and illustration, work on a real-world fashion project, and receive the opportunity to visit the city's most exclusive showrooms. Read more... Ages 8 to 16 Coed from $650/week View profile	Day camp, Program Coed	650	8-16	21	Vancouver, British Columbia	Art : Fashion design / SewingThe-Cutting RoomDuring this week-long camp, campers learn techniques in design, draping, sewing, and illustration, work on a real-world fashion project, and receive the opportunity to visit the city's most exclusive showrooms. Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Program Coed
Block 8 Academy Port Moody Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Program Active, fun weekly camps with a variety of activities ranging including cooking, parkour, lake days, STEM class, improv, theatre and the arts. We keep your child active and encourage their creativity! Read more... Ages 5 to 12 Coed from $50/day View profile	Day camp, Program Coed	50	5-12	22	Port Moody, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Block 8 AcademyActive, fun weekly camps with a variety of activities ranging including cooking, parkour, lake days, STEM class, improv, theatre and the arts. We keep your child active and encourage their creativity! Port Moody, British Columbia Day camp, Program Coed

Find camps across the province

At a BC summer camp, your child will be able to enjoy the great outdoors and take in the province’s mountainous scenery and diverse stunning landscape. Until recently, the province called itself “the best place on earth.” And across BC, there are many superior places to attend kids’ camp. From the heart of Vancouver to the near-endless back country, here are camp locations that deserve your attention

Kelowna

Surrey

The variety of camps in BC

Given the size and population of British Columbia, you would expect a diverse selection of camps of just about every description. Camps are increasingly varied in their offerings. Consider the following possibilities:

Kids' sports camps, in BC

Kids who love sports can immerse themselves in athletics at the camps listed below. Search results will list specialized camps at the top, with camps offering some activities related to the sport of your choosing, further down the list.

baseball

basketball

cheerleading

cycling

fishing

golf

hockey

horse

lacrosse

rock climbing

sailing

skating

soccer

swimming

tennis

volleyball

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Education camps across BC

It’s the perfect way to extend learning through the summer. Many of these camps give kids and teens the space to indulge in specific passions. Disciplines listed below are linked to advanced search results that prioritize camps that specialize in that area, while further down the results list are camps that offer a variety of activities that will include some focus on that interest.

engineering

ESL

French

leadership

mathematics

science

STEM camps

zoology

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Computer and technology camps across BC

Tech programs and camps for teens with advanced interest in technology are found throughout the province, though concentrated in the major cities of the south. Here are specific technology interests that kids and teens can engage in at camps. Some camps specialize in these, while others offer activities concentrated on them.

Lego

Minecraft

programming

robotics

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Arts camps BC

Anyone with a budding interest in any kind of artistic pursuit owes it to themselves to try out a camp that will further your development. Camp is an exceptional way to dive in deep into one of the arts listed below. Note that some camps are focused on one arts interest, while others further down the listings page might only offer select activities related to that interest.

dance

drama

music

performing arts

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Exceptional needs camps BC

Exceptional needs camps are found throughout the province, from urban areas to the interior. Camps also offer support for specific needs such as the following:

camps for kids with autism

camps for kids with cancer

camps for kids with physical disabilities

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There are many benefits to kids’ camp

BC kids’ camps are really among the best in the world. Canada is the birthplace of the summer camp, and BC's boundless beauty offers an environment envied the world over. Still, many parents are reluctant to push their kids into attending camp, but there are many long-term benefits that make it more than worthwhile.

Camp offers one-of-a-kind opportunities to develop independence, self esteem, leadership and social skills. It’s not as comfortable as sitting at home on the couch, but it’s critical to young people’s development to, in fact, get out of the comfort zone. Camps do that in a way that is fun, engaging and often life-altering.

Take a full look at the benefits offered by BC’s kids’ camps.

What can you expect a BC camp to cost?

Depending on the type of camp and whether it’s day or overnight, the cost can range anywhere from $200-$600+ per week or by day. It’s best to contact the camps of your choice to find out what’s included in the cost, such as meals or transportation, or what’s not such as spending money for a snack shack.

Find the right BC camp for your child

If you’re looking for some guidance on how to begin your search for a camp or program in BC, create a list of what your child and your family is most interested in with a camp experience.

Typical basic concerns for parents

Does the location matter?
What types of programs or activities would your child enjoy the most?
Would they like a single-sex or coed camp?
Do they want to develop a particular interest or passion further?
Decide what’s most important with your child and your family and research your options from there.

Questions you might not have considered

How are kids grouped together? If it’s by age group, how diverse are the ages?
How well are camp leaders trained in conflict resolution? Does the camp use restorative justice, for example?
What steps does the camp take to ensure the safety of children during outings?

Of course, these are just a few of the questions you might ask.

These are just a few of the concerns any Ontario parent should have when looking at camps.

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List of BC camps and programs

Find camps across the province

The variety of camps in BC

Kids' sports camps, in BC

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There are many benefits to kids’ camp

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Find the right BC camp for your child

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